Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Chicago Ridge, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 30.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,113 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Ridge, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chicago Ridge
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Chicago Ridge, IL
Compared to South Bend, Chicago Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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